Iona Walton
Arthritis is highly prevalent in older people with depression says large new study
Older adults with varying degrees of depression have a high incidence of arthritis, experts report in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. Continue reading
Stem cell that generates new bone and cartilage in humans is identified
Finally, after 10 years’ of work, a team in the US has identified the human skeletal stem cell, they report in leading journal, Cell. Continue reading
Tai chi reduces risk of falls for older adults says new study
Older people who have a high risk of falling could try tai chi balance training to lower their chances, says new research published in JAMA Internal Medicine. Continue reading
Grape seed extract resveratrol may reduce symptoms of knee osteoarthritis
Resveratrol, a polyphenol extract from grape seeds has anti-inflammatory properties, and new research has found that when given alongside a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug it reduces symptoms of knee osteoarthritis, experts outline in the Journal of Medicinal Food. Continue reading
Antioxidant defender – ANP32A – protects against osteoarthritis
A protein called ANP32A that is involved in lots of processes in the cells protects cartilage in the joints against degradation says research from the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Continue reading
